History

1994  February

Patrice Motsepe starts Future Mining

2001  March

Creation of Modikwa Platinum, a JV with Anglo Platinum

2002  May

ARMgold Limited lists on the JSE (market cap of R5 billion)

2003  September

ARMgold merger with Harmony Gold

2003  November

Range of transactions initiated between Avmin, ARMI and Harmony resulting in the formation of ARM and enlargement of Harmony

2004  May

African Rainbow Minerals created upon completion of the merger transaction

2005  January

2 x 2010 organic growth strategy introduced

2005  February

Nkomati JV with Lion Ore (currently Norilsk Nickel)

2005  November

TEAL lists on the Toronto Stock Exchange

2006  March

TEAL lists on the JSE

2006  May

Nchwaning Manganese Mine commissioned

2006  July

ARM Coal established with JV partner Xstrata Coal South Africa

2006  August

Two Rivers Platinum Mine commissioned

2007  March

ARM included in the JSE/FTSE Top 40

2007  May

Khumani Iron Ore Mine commences mining operations

2007  August

Nkomati Nickel Interim Plant commissioned

2007  October

ARM pays maiden dividend

2008  June

Khumani Iron Ore Mine – 6 Mtpa expansion start-up capital approved

2008  June

ARM market capitalisation reaches R59 billion ($8 billion)

2009  March

Conclusion of ARM / Vale joint venture transaction

2010  June

ARM achieves its 2 x 2010 growth strategy by doubling production in its portfolio of commodities

2010  August

ARM and Vale approve release of Konkola North Copper Mine in Zambia

2010  November

ARM BBEE Trust announces fourth dividend distribution of R10.2 million to beneficiaries

2011  August

ARM certified as a Best Employer South Africa 2011/12

2011  November

Launch of sponsored level 1 American Depository Receipt Program

2011  November

ARM BBEE Trust announces further R23 million dividend distribution to beneficiaries